Arbitrators, Mediators & Facilitators

Not all disputes end up in court. Either by contract or post-dispute agreement, parties regularly attempt to resolve their disputes through arbitration or facilitative mediation. Also, recognizing how costly and time consuming litigation can be, parties are increasingly resolving disputes through arbitration.

While arbitrators, mediators and facilitators all provide a valuable service to businesses, it is important to select the right type of intermediary with the kind of experience needed to secure the parties’ desired outcome. And in a sea of acronyms – AAA, FINRA, JAMS, ICC – having lawyers skilled in the rules, procedures and arbitration process makes all the difference.

Resolution of Significant and Sensitive Disputes

Dickinson Wright lawyers have participated in resolving some of the most significant and sensitive disputes. We have more than a dozen senior partners, including former judges, who regularly serve as arbitrators, mediators and facilitators. Respected for our high level of credibility and effective communication skills, our lawyers are at the top of their respective fields, with all the federal, state and tribunal certifications and years of dispute resolution experience to resolve a wide range of issues.

Our Work

• Automotive supplier and commercial disputes
• Banking, securities and investor issues
• Commercial disputes, including noncompetition agreements, shareholder contests and “business divorces”
• Class actions
• Commercial arbitration
• Construction disputes
• Dealer/franchise arbitration
• Labor and employment disputes
• High-stakes/high-publicity disputes
• Insurance coverage issues
• Legal and medical malpractice
• Matrimonial and family law disputes
• Mergers and acquisitions disputes
• Product liability and personal injury claims
• Real estate disputes
• Securities matters
• Software and technology issues

Domestic and International Dispute Resolution

Dickinson Wright lawyers have facilitated settlements and served as arbitrators in hundreds of cases from coast-to-coast and internationally. Courts, agencies, counsel and frequently the parties themselves select us to resolve disputes. We also arbitrate and facilitate cases through court-administered case evaluation panels and are listed with many national panels, including the American Arbitration Association, National Arbitration Forum, FINRA and JAMS and the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution. Further, we draft and negotiate arbitration clauses and regularly assist clients with enforcing arbitration agreements; vacating, confirming or executing on an arbitration award; and handling arbitration appeals.